The Philippine Postal Corporation has warned the public about aPHLPost smishing scamthat uses fake delivery messages to steal personal and financial information. ABS-CBN News reports that scammers typically claim a parcel has an incomplete address or that a redelivery fee must be paid by card. The messages include suspicious links designed to send recipients to fraudulent websites. PHLPost emphasized that these messages do not come from the postal service.
Filipinos should avoid clicking unexpected delivery links and must never provide bank details, card numbers, passwords, or one-time passwords through text messages. PHLPost advised the public to verify parcel information through its official website and authorized channels. Suspicious activity can be reported to PHLPost Customer Service at (02) 8288-7678 or 8288-POST, or through the agency’s published email contacts. The warning is especially timely as online shopping and parcel deliveries continue to make delivery-themed scams appear credible. Source:ABS-CBN News report.
